Since 1999
The longest-tenured active head coach in FBS and, as of Sept. 2026, the Big Ten's all-time winningest coach, surpassing Bo Schembechler. Two Big Ten titles (2002, 2004) and three West Division titles. Iowa's defensive-driven, run-first identity under Ferentz has been remarkably stable for over two decades, even as the sport transforms around him.
Record & context
Lifetime record221–149 overall (209–128 at Iowa)
Current program28th season at Iowa
Years in system—
ATS contextNo single published career ATS figure 2025 finished 9-4 (6-3 Big Ten), capped by a ReliaQuest Bowl win over then- No. 14 Vanderbilt, 34-27. Iowa's defense (Phil Parker, 15th season) has been the program's stable foundation for over a decade, even through several offensive transitions.
Previous season9-4 (6-3 Big Ten)
Compensation
Salary$7.175M
SourceCoach salary per Des Moines Register open-records request (FY2026 total comp: $500K base + $5.675M supplemental + $1M longevity bonus). NIL figure is a rough industry estimate; Iow
Designationreported
Confidence—
Figures are labeled by designation. Estimated values are not official contract terms.